Policy responses to increasing workforce supply Associate Professor Ayman Shenouda wants to start a discussion to support planning around a future Australian medical training model.
Transparency and out-of-pocket specialist fees Patients’ out-of-pocket fees are again in the spotlight, prompting Dr Evelyn Lewin to explore the surrounding issues.
Medically unexplained symptoms and the ‘swamp’ of general practice Associate Professor Louise Stone examines an especially uncertain aspect of healthcare.
How can GPs help with historical trauma following child sexual abuse? Dr Chris Hogan reflects on how GPs can help survivors of sexual abuse who may be triggered by media reports of crimes against children.
Exploring the issue of Roundup and cancer risk As the first Australian launches legal action against the makers of Roundup weedkiller, Dr Evelyn Lewin takes a closer look at the issue.
Victim blaming is an ineffective health tool A new healthcare campaign was meant to ‘shock and confront’, but Dr Evelyn Lewin believes it may have gone too far.
Tales from the tools: My stethoscope Dr Chris Hogan reflects on what his mentors taught him about the vital tools of healthcare.
Ministerial appointments welcomed RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon congratulates Health Minister Greg Hunt on his reappointment and maps out his vision of the next three years.
General practice education is not the universal solution GP and researcher Dr Melinda Choy questions whether reliance on general practice education is effective – or drowned out.
Old doc, new data: Canaglifozin Can-I-get-a-flozin? Dr Casey Parker examines new evidence for the diabetes medication.